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There was not in the whole country, during the long period of their rivalry, a single citizen of intelligence who was indifferent to Clay or to Jackson.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “There was not in the whole country, during the long period of their rivalry, a single citizen of intelligence who was…”
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Blaine notes the widespread interest in Clay and Jackson during their rivalry, indicating their significance in American politics.
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